Black Butler II English Sub & Dub

About Black Butler II

Black Butler II (黒執事II) blends action, comedy and fantasy by A-1 Pictures (2010). Below is a fresh retelling of what the story is about. What the story covers: In late-nineteenth century England, one year and three months after the dramatic conclusion of the original series, Kuroshitsuji II introduces a new butler and young master. The sadistic yet cheerful Alois Trancy has faced some harsh times.

Soon after, he was kidnapped as a baby, and was pushed to work in a village as a slave. Gradually, he lost his parents, his brother, and everyone he knew. Alois before long returned home and became the head of his mansion, but seemed to exhibit some peculiar behavior ever since.

As an action title, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Daisuke Ono as Sebastian Michaelis and Maaya Sakamoto as Ciel Phantomhive. It will appeal most to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. At 12 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with A-1 Pictures, which means the visual identity of Black Butler II follows that studio's craft. Within the action category, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Its 6.7/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. On the casting side, Daisuke Ono voicing Sebastian Michaelis gives the lead role a recognizable voice. Released in 2010, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.